India's Global Leadership: A Testament to Resilience and Diplomacy
Former President Ram Nath Kovind lauded India's remarkable global leadership and humanitarian efforts, specifically referencing the evacuation of Indian students from Ukraine. He urged youth engagement for national development by 2047 and highlighted achievements such as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, advancements in digital payments, and India's space missions.
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In a compelling address during the fifth Dr. Rajaram Jaipuria Memorial Lecture, former President Ram Nath Kovind praised India's exemplary role in global leadership, specifically highlighting the evacuation of Indian students from war-embattled Ukraine.
Kovind credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's negotiations for a 24-hour ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, enabling the safe evacuation. This diplomacy underscores India's growing influence on the global stage, Kovind emphasized.
Additionally, the former president spotlighted India's progressive legislation, technological advancements, and pivotal role in international space missions, calling on the nation's youth to contribute to making India a developed country by 2047.
(With inputs from agencies.)

